I think in our time it is important to know languages. Someone does this for work, others want to travel freely, but for someone it's just a hobby. Learn languages to communicate with people from different countries, read foreign literature and watch movies in the original. It helps them to learn more about different events, people's lives, customs and traditions.
In my opinion, the study of foreign languages makes people smarter, opens up new possibilities for them. Knowing languages is very important for politicians and scholars.
Now English has become an international language. About 300000000 people speak it. Personally, I have been learning English since I was 10 years old. This language helps me to speak with people from different countries and make new friends.
I also want to learn French, German and Japanese. I am very proud that I learn languages, as they are my second life.
Personally, I think that knowing foreign languages today is absolutely necessary for every educated person, for every good specialist.